The blood pressure monitor betrays me immediately—its shrewd little beep tattles to my neighbors that I’m nervous, even though I’m trying very hard to look like I’m not about …

Thanksgiving Day. Oh, the memories. Many was the Thanksgiving day at our house on Myrtle Island when we had family, friends, an occasional orphan who wandered in from who knows where, but who …

Welcome to November, a month set aside for gratitude, for opening our hearts to the gentle art of being thankful. So often, up until now, we have been taught to anchor our thankfulness in outer …

The Daufuskie Island Independent School (DIIS), hailed by International Business Times as a model for “reimagining rural education,” is growing—and now seeking a Head of School and …

Inside cooking – in the kitchen: With all the people and activity going on at Thanksgiving, it’s important to keep the kitchen safe. Did you know that according to the National Fire …

The United States government, through the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, tells citizens involved in a highly traumatic event, like an sctive Shooter, to do the following: …

The Lowcountry’s Holiday Shop Hop for Memory Matters will return this November, bringing together local businesses and shoppers for two days of community giving and festive fun. The …

How often do patients tell me “I’m having balance issues.” A major concern with peripheral neuropathy is loss of balance. The nerves in your feet act like sensors, constantly …

Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year Allison Gallagher of H.E. McCracken Middle School receives the 2025 Dr. Wayne Carbiener “Above & Beyond” Award from the Foundation …

Every few years I highlight some of the great public golf courses in Bluffton. We are very fortunate to have these great designs that you can play. This is the first of the series. Rose Hill …

Talk of culture often fills workplaces, but accountability is the piece that makes or breaks a team. Without it, even the best businesses struggle. And make no mistake: accountability starts at the …

A richly detailed quilt honoring 250 years of American and Lowcountry history is being raffled by the Heritage Library, offering participants a chance to own a one-of-a-kind work of quilted art piece …

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays with the Sun City Chorus and Orchestra’s “Sing Hallelujah!” The program will feature traditional carols, contemporary arrangements, and …

The Coastal Discovery Museum is showcasing the work of Beaufort County graduates from the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in a new exhibition celebrating the …

On Oct. 22nd, I had the pleasure of presenting “Free Your Photos: From Phone or Camera to Photo Book” at the Hilton Head Plantation Community. About 60 people joined me for an …

Since I am relatively new at being old, I guess reminiscing becomes more frequent in ones so called “Golden Years.” Before my dad passed away, I remember hearing the same story umpteen …

One of the biggest challenges facing Lowcountry residents considering independent living isn’t the move itself, it’s having “The Conversation” with family members. But this …

When players sign on for sport psychology consultation, they often think they have purchased a magic wand. Even if they had, they have no idea over what to wave the magic wand. In effect, they are …

While holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas time are happy, busy times for families and friends, there are dangers lurking during this season. There are more emergency trips to the veterinarian …

Novant Health is expanding its footprint in the Lowcountry with the addition of eight new primary care providers and several new clinics aimed at improving access to family medicine across the …